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TN SB1569
TN SB1569AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49, relative to education.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Tennessee Department of Correction conduct an annual "education assessment" for every inmate serving time for a felony offense; this assessment is defined as a process to determine an inmate's highest level of education achieved and their interest in further educational pursuits. The department is then required to inform these inmates about available educational programs and opportunities in writing within 90 days of the assessment, with these changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Dawn White (R)*,
Raumesh Akbari (D),
Ed Jackson (R),
Becky Massey (R),
Mark Pody (R),
Jeff Yarbro (D),
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1569&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1569 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0460.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0460 (12578) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1436.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1569 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1569.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1569.pdf |
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